Tahoe Donner

This year Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area is introducing ski and snowboard lessons for the little ones. It’s the perfect option for families who wants all the kids to have fun on the hill. The Snowflakes program is great for the beginner skier and Snow Shredders is the way to go for the snowboarder. Both programs cost $119 per day, include lunch, and are offered daily from 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

For parents that want to hone in their skills while the kiddos are off having fun, Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area has a few great options. Read below for lessons and packages and visit the lesson page for even more information.

2012-13 Snowflakes Ski School (ages 3 – 6 )

The Snowflakes Ski School has special instructors and its own kids’ room. Each session includes specialized instruction and a low student-to-instructor ratio. Children must be at least 3 years of age, potty trained, and willing to ski.

Snowflakes (age 3 skiers) $79 Half Day only
Snowflakes (age 4-6 skiers) $119 Full Day, $79 Half Day
Morning 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Afternoon 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Full Day 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.  Full day lessons include lunch.

Purchase online at ShopTD or call (530) 587-9444 and then press “0″ to make your reservations today.

2012-13 Snow Shredders (ages 5 – 6)

Snow Shredders is designed for the youngest snowboarders, ages 5 – 6. Small class sizes plus energetic instructors add up to a great learning experience.  Each session includes specialized instruction and low student-to-instructor ratio.

Snow Shredders (age 5-6 snowboarders) $119 Full Day, $79 Half Day
Morning 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Afternoon 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Full Day 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.  Full day lessons include lunch.

Purchase online at ShopTD or call (530) 587-9444 and then press “0″ to make your reservations today.

Helmet Policy: Tahoe Donner requires all students under age 13 to wear a ASTM F2040 helmet. We offer helmets in our rental shop for $8 and helmets available for purchase. All packages include helmets.

2012-13 Private Lessons

Classes will move at your own pace and are individually tailored to your group. Reservations can be made by calling (530) 587-9444 or by stopping by the ticket office.

Half day private (3 hours for up to 4 people) $229
Full day private (6 hours for up to 4 people) $395
One hour private $89 all levels; $20 per hour for each additional person

2012-13 Adult Ski and Snowboard Group Lesson Packages

These packages are designed for all levels of skiers and snowboarders.  Packages include a full day lift ticket, a two hour group lesson and full day equipment rental, including helmet.

Adult (ages 13-59) $89
Senior (60-69) $79
Lesson Only $45
Morning 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Afternoon 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Purchase online at ShopTD or call (530) 587-9444 and then press “0″ to make your reservations today.

The days are getting shorter and the leaves are showing their colors. As we prepare for colder weather and soak in the final warm rays of sunshine at the Beach Club Marina, let’s make sure to enjoy all the beauty of the season and events that are going on. Whether you want to hike or bike in Euer Valley, play a round of golf at the Golf Course, or have fun with the family at Fall Festival and Pumpkin Carving Night, Tahoe Donner is the place to be.

Below is a schedule of recreation activities through October. Also, don’t forget about fall golf promotions, and to purchase your ski passes early.

Fall Festival

Join us for one of our biggest events of the year! There is something for everyone at our harvest festival. Enjoy arts and craft vendors, doggie dip, fun run, beer tasting, pumpkin patch, kids carnival area with games and food, as well as a rock wall and much more!
Tahoe Donner 2012 Fall Festival Vendor Form
Tahoe Donner Fall Festival Recipe Contest Form
Date: Saturday, October 13
Time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: Northwoods Clubhouse
Cost: $15 for an unlimited wristband or $1 per ticket; food, games and ride ticket prices vary.

Pumpkin Carving Night

Help us decorate Northwoods Clubhouse for halloween! bring the family down to enjoy Pizza on the Hill and a special movie while we carve pumkins. Pumpkins are free to decorate and will be used around the clubhouse. Or bring your own pumpkins to take home.

Date: Saturday, October 20
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Where: Northwoods Clubhouse
Cost: FREE

Not So Scary Haunted House

Find your way through our Creepy Carnival or play games and enjoy a movie, either way you’re bound to get a sack full of candy and prizes! The not so scary haunted house is recommended for kids with a low scary tolerance, good for the little guys!

Date: Friday, October 26
Time: 5 – 8 p.m.
Where: Northwoods Clubhouse
Cost: Kids $2, Parents FREE

Scary Haunted House

Keep your friends close if you dare to enter our Creepy Zombie Infested Carnival! If you can make your way out of this brain-eating adventure you’re sure to be rewarded with some delicious treats. Recommended for kids and teens who want a good scare this Halloween.

Date: Saturday, October 27
Time: 6 – 9 p.m.
Where: Northwoods Clubhouse
Cost: Kids $2, Parents FREE

Friday Family Movie Night

Bring a pillow and blanket, kick your feet up and enjoy either a classic or new movie starting at 6:30 p.m. every Friday at Northwoods Clubhouse. Friday Family Movie Night movies are rated G and PG. For more information, contact Trout Creek Recreation Center at (530) 587-9437.
September 28 – Adventures of Tintin
October 5 – The Lorax
October 12 – WALL-E
October 19 – Casper
October 26 – Scooby-Doo

Kids Night Out at Northwoods Clubhouse

5 – 9 p.m., first Friday of every month
Kids 4 – 9 years old are invited to join in the fun with crafts, dinner, a movie as well as cookies and milk. This month’s featured film is The Lorax. Registration must be made at least 24 hours in advance by calling (530) 582-9646. Cost: $15 per child.

Wii Night

Sundays from 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Join fellow competitors for a friendly game of Wii. Try your luck at Wii tennis, baseball, golf, bowling, Mario Kart and much more on the big screen in the Northwoods Clubhouse. Free!

Winter returned to Truckee this week, bringing fresh white snow on Wednesday night and more still expected to fall before the weekend. Weather will clear for the weekend, with plenty of sunshine in the forecast.

Sounds like the perfect ingredients for a fantastic weekend of spring skiing and riding. It’s also the last weekend of operations at the cross country ski center and downhill ski area, so we encourage you to get out there while you can! Friday night is the last Happy Hour and Open Mic night at the cross country ski center. Stop by from 4 – 7 p.m. for $3 beers, live music and appetizer specials.

Sunday is the annual Downhill Dummy and Rail Jam event at the downhill ski area. This year’s theme is movie characters, and there’s still time for you to build your own downhill dummy to enter in the contest. There will be live music, food and drink specials, a bounce house and half price lift tickets on Sunday. Rail Jam starts at 12 p.m. and downhill dummy starts at 4:30 p.m.

We also want to remind you that Snowplay is now closed for the season. Thanks for tubing, sledding and hanging out with Parker the Penguin this year. We hope to see you again next year!

We always close out the season with a big bang! Hope you’ll come out for the annual Downhill Dummy and Rail Jam event on Sunday, April 15.

Lift tickets will be discounted at half-day rates for the entire day. In addition to skiing and riding, we will offer snow tubing on this special day, plus a free bounce house.

The rail jam kicks-off at 12 p.m. We’ll have live music from Forget the Roses on the deck all afternoon, plus food and drink specials.

The highlight of the afternoon is the Downhill Dummy. Teams build unique dummies to send down the hill and launch off a jump. This year’s theme is movie characters, and prizes will be awarded for best design, best air and best crash. Watch them fly down the hill starting at 4:30 p.m. You’ll want to get there early to get a good spot to watch!

Downhill Dummy registration form (pdf)

Snowplay will be open all week beginning Monday, April 2, and going through April 8. Snowplay will be operating at its full hours from 9:30 a.m – 4:30 p.m. Come out for sledding and tubing, snowball targets, build a snowman, and roast s’mores.

With all the new snow we’ve received this March, the sledding is better then ever! We have multiple sledding lanes and a fast tubing lane. Snowplay is fun for the whole family and a great idea for anyone’s Spring Break!